GENERAL INFO
A 6.2-mile paddling race down the Rivanna River in scenic Albemarle County, VA, skirting the city of Charlottesville. This is a mostly gentle section of the river with some Class I and a few Class II – II+ rapids, depending upon water levels. Previous river paddling experience is highly suggested.
You will likely encounter contact with rocks at this time of year so only plastic or fiberglass canoes and kayaks are recommended. Race organizers are not responsible for any damage to your watercraft, so you probably want to leave that high-end carbon/Kevlar boat at home unless you don’t mind making what might be a costly repair after the race.
This race is for canoes and kayaks. Categories will be assigned at the starting line based on the divisions below:
Race Divisions:
| Category | Type of Craft |
| Male Rec Kayak | Recreational kayak, any kayak less than 12’ in length |
| Female Rec Kayak | Recreational kayak, any kayak less than 12’ in length |
| Male Intermediate Kayak | Any kayak over 12’ in length but less than 17’ in length |
| Female Intermediate Kayak | Any kayak over 12’ in length but less than 17’ in length |
| Male Race Kayak | Any kayak 17’ in length or longer |
| Female Race Kayak | Any kayak 17’ in length or longer |
| Male Tandem Kayak | Any two person kayak |
| Female Tandem Kayak | Any two person kayak |
| Mixed Tandem Kayak | Any two person kayak |
| Male Single Canoe | Any single-paddler canoe* |
| Female Single Canoe | Any single-paddler canoe* |
| Tandem Canoe, any combination of genders | Any duel-paddler canoe* |
* All canoeist are strictly limited to single blade paddles.
You will likely encounter contact with rocks at this time of year so only plastic or fiberglass canoes and kayaks are recommended. Race organizers are not responsible for any damage to your watercraft, so you probably want to leave that high-end carbon/Kevlar boat at home unless you don’t mind making what might be a costly repair after the race.